Firmware Update

Panasonic released the latest firmware update version 5.0 for their Varicam LT Super 35 cinema camera. The latest update features the addition of the much requested 2K ProRes recording format including ProRes 4444 XQ. The latest codec addition to the already versatile Varicam LT makes the camera even more appealing to single operators specialising in narrative drama or commercials.

Atomos just released details for the latest firmware update version 8.11 for their flagship Shogun Inferno 4K Raw Recorder. The latest firmware update adds BT.2020 support for the Sony FS7 II and also now supports the 10-bit output on the upcoming and highly-anticipated Panasonic GH5 4K/60p camera.

Blackmagic Camera Update 4.2 is the latest firmware for the popular Blackmagic Design URSA Mini 4.6K camera, which now includes black shading calibration. In addition, the Blackmagic Video Assist and Video Assist 4K get firmware 2.3.1, which functionality with the 3D LUT interface.

You may recall that a few months ago, Sony released the highly anticipated Firmware 8.0 for their Sony PMW-F5 and Sony PMW-F55 cameras. However, it is worth nothing that unlike conventional previous firmware updates this firmware is serial numbers specific meaning that certain F5 and F55 cameras within a serial number range cannot perform the upgrade.

Blackmagic Design Camera 4.0 Update is now officially released. Camera 4.0 is a major update to the user interface of the URSA Mini and much more. Thanks to Camera 4.0, the user experience with the URSA Mini 4K and 4.6K is completely overhauled giving users more intuitive and simplified access to the camera parameters.